Environmental officials gathered dozens of media workers at their Kanifing headquarters demanding action against plastic pollution and trash dumping. Sheikh Alkinky Sanyang from the education unit told reporters they must become warriors against environmental destruction threatening animal and human lives. More than 40 journalists packed the documentation center for intensive briefings about garbage laws and chemical dangers. The agency wants news teams to blast their audiences with messages about protecting fragile ecosystems across the West African nation. Media bosses heard stern warnings about manufacturing and importing banned plastic bags that choke waterways and wildlife.
Lamin Camara from the inter-sectoral service network reminded attendees that reporters serve as crucial allies in the environmental protection battle. Journalists received detailed breakdowns about hazardous pesticide handling and waste management regulations during the educational session. Assan Dukureh explained how the 2015 plastic bag prohibition targets manufacturers and sellers who violate national environmental laws. Luntang Conateh delivered presentations about anti-littering enforcement while Lamin Jaiteh covered dangerous chemical risks facing communities. The specialists emphasized that media coverage can reach remote villages where environmental education remains limited.
Agency leaders challenged reporters to transform their newfound knowledge into compelling stories that spark behavioral changes among readers and viewers. The officials believe strategic media campaigns can help residents adopt safer waste disposal practices and chemical handling methods. Environmental experts concluded the training by urging journalists to become change agents spreading awareness throughout every corner of Gambian society. Media professionals left the clinic armed with scientific data and regulatory information needed for comprehensive environmental reporting. The agency counts on sustained press coverage to enforce existing laws and promote sustainable living habits.
Lamin Camara from the inter-sectoral service network reminded attendees that reporters serve as crucial allies in the environmental protection battle. Journalists received detailed breakdowns about hazardous pesticide handling and waste management regulations during the educational session. Assan Dukureh explained how the 2015 plastic bag prohibition targets manufacturers and sellers who violate national environmental laws. Luntang Conateh delivered presentations about anti-littering enforcement while Lamin Jaiteh covered dangerous chemical risks facing communities. The specialists emphasized that media coverage can reach remote villages where environmental education remains limited.
Agency leaders challenged reporters to transform their newfound knowledge into compelling stories that spark behavioral changes among readers and viewers. The officials believe strategic media campaigns can help residents adopt safer waste disposal practices and chemical handling methods. Environmental experts concluded the training by urging journalists to become change agents spreading awareness throughout every corner of Gambian society. Media professionals left the clinic armed with scientific data and regulatory information needed for comprehensive environmental reporting. The agency counts on sustained press coverage to enforce existing laws and promote sustainable living habits.
